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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | November 02, 2023

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | November 02, 2023

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | November 02, 2023

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

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Striking a Chord: The Hidden Business Lessons in These Hit Songs
By Mike Berner | November 02, 2023

Entrepreneurs and business owners can learn some valuable lessons from the lyrics of hit songs by Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra and more.

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What Does a Great Customer Experience Look Like Now?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

Customer expectations have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay competitive, be sure to provide the level of service that customers expect now.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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Understanding Functions in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 02, 2023

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Jason Milleisen | November 02, 2023

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

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Is It Time to Fire Your Managers?
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Some businesses benefit from cutting managerial positions. Learn what a flat organizational structure is to see if it's right for your company.

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How to Find Anyone’s Business Email Address
By Julie Thompson | November 02, 2023

Some businesses don’t post their email address anymore to avoid filling up their inbox. But you can still find that email address. Here's how.

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Financing Your Retail Store
By Julie Thompson | November 02, 2023

Most entrepreneurs turn to small business loans when seeking startup cash, but there are other ways to raise working capital for a store. Learn more here.

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Best Business Newsletters of 2023
By Mike Berner | November 02, 2023

Here is our list of recommended publications that every small business owner and entrepreneur should read.

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Types of Fast Business Loans
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

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What Happens if You Can’t Repay Your SBA Loan?
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 02, 2023

Learn what happens when you can't pay back your small business loan from the SBA.

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How to Engage Millennials Using Instagram
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

Millennials frequently use the Instagram social media platform. Learn how to use Instagram to engage millennials and see what Instagram mistakes to avoid.

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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement
By David Gargaro | November 02, 2023

Learn how to implement an employee expense reimbursement plan that clearly communicates protocols, navigates tax rules and keeps costs in check.

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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | November 02, 2023

You should pay close attention to your email open rates. Here is how to calculate your open rate and improve it.

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What Is CTR in Email?
By Jamie Johnson | November 02, 2023

Understanding metrics like the click-through rate (CTR) can improve your ability to create email marketing campaigns that reach your target audience.

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5 Tips to Market Research Like a Pro
By Mark Fairlie | November 02, 2023

A thriving business requires constant market research to appeal to customers. Here are tips and strategies to start doing market research like a pro.

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

Formal codes of ethics and conduct can ensure consistency in an organization. Learn if your business needs a code of ethics and code of conduct — or both.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | November 02, 2023

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Is your company's diversity and inclusion strategy enough? Check out these companies that have made real changes.

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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | November 02, 2023

The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | November 01, 2023

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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Best Customer Tracking Methods for Your Small Business
By Jennifer Post | November 01, 2023

Customer tracking helps companies understand who's buying their products and why. Learn what you should track and which customer tracking methods are best.